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Importing from Turkey to Morocco 2026: Textiles, Compliance & FTA

Master the Turkey-Morocco FTA. Guide for importing textiles, furniture and food products. Avoid the 36% anti-dumping taxes.

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December 27, 2025

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Istanbul-Casablanca: The Dynamic Axis

Turkey has established itself as the preferred warehouse for Moroccan wholesalers. Quality close to European standards, competitive prices, and geographical proximity make it a key partner. However, in 2026, the regulatory framework has hardened to protect local Moroccan industry.

The "Revised" Free Trade Agreement now imposes customs duties on certain textile products, while maintaining exemptions for others. This guide helps you navigate between opportunities and protectionist taxes.

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Turkey(Istanbul/Mersin)

Fret Maritime

Sea: 7-10 Days (RoRo/Container)

Fret Maritime

Road (TIR): 8-10 Days

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Morocco(Casablanca/Tangier)

🇹🇷 The Revised Free Trade Agreement: What Changes in 2026

Unlike the agreement with the EU or USA, the FTA with Turkey was revised to reintroduce customs duties on a "Negative List" of products. For 1200 industrial products (textiles, clothing, some steel products), you will pay duties equivalent to 90% of the common law rate.

The 0% Remains Valid For...

Fortunately, many industrial machines, raw materials, and non-locally manufactured agri-food products still benefit from 0% Customs Duty. The EUR.1 certificate (or invoice declaration) remains the key to unlocking these advantages.

⚠️ Anti-Dumping Measures

Be very careful with carpets, blankets, and school notebooks. Morocco applies severe anti-dumping duties (sometimes up to 20% additional) on these specific Turkish products to counter unfair competition. Always check the HS Code with Casa Horizon before buying.

👗 Turkish Textile: Quality vs Taxes

Turkey is the kingdom of "Fast Fashion". Sourcing in Merter or Laleli (Istanbul) allows access to latest trends.

Customs Reality: Expect to pay duties (around 22-27% depending on the nature) on finished ready-to-wear, even with an EUR.1, due to the negative list.
Strategy: High-end Turkish quality allows maintaining margin despite taxes, unlike low-end Chinese products.

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🛋️ Furniture and Decoration

Turkish furniture (Living rooms, Bedrooms) from Inegöl is very popular. Transport of these bulky volumes is optimized by the use of "High Cube" containers or international road trucks (TIR).

Packaging Tip

Demand "Knock Down" (KD) packaging (disassembled furniture) to maximize filling rate. A poorly loaded container is equivalent to paying for transport of air.

📍 Sourcing Hotspots

Merter & Osmanbey

The lungs of textile fashion. Thousands of showrooms for wholesale purchase.

Istoç

A gigantic wholesale zone for bazaar products, toys, and hardware.

Inegöl (Bursa)

The capital of furniture. Ideal for visiting factories and customizing orders.

🚢 Transport Options: Ro-Ro vs Container

The Turkey-Morocco line is well served.

Transport Modes Comparison

Maritime (Container)

Classic. 7 to 10 days from Ambarli/Mersin to Casablanca. Best Cost/Risk ratio.

Road (TIR)

Faster (8 days door-to-door). Flexible for partial loads (Groupage). Crosses Europe.

Ro-Ro (Sète-Tangier)

Trailers are shipped by boat to France/Italy then roll to Turkey. Complex but effective for large volumes.

💰 Calculating Taxes in 2026

The calculation is subtle due to the distinct tax regimes.

Case 1: Product on Positive List (Exempt). You pay 0% DI + 20% VAT. (e.g., Industrial Knitting Machines).
Case 2: Product on Negative List (Taxed). You pay 90% of the normal rate. If normal rate is 30%, you pay 27% DI + 20% VAT. (e.g., Jean Trousers).

📋 Turkish Documentary Checklist

Commercial Invoice (Mentions: HS Code, Origin, Weight).

EUR.1 Certificate (TR-MA) visaed by Turkish customs.

Packing List.

Bill of Lading (B/L) or CMR.

Export Declaration (EX1) - Recommended copy.

ATR Certificate (Do not confuse with EUR.1, ATR is for Europe, not Morocco!).

Casa Horizon: Your Turkish Bridge

Turkey offers a dynamism unmatched in the Mediterranean. To benefit from it without suffering tax hurdles, precise support is necessary.

Casa Horizon facilitates your exchanges with Istanbul and Mersin, optimizing your HS codes to ensure the best allowable tax treatment. Don't let compliance details slow down your growth.

FAQ

Does the EUR.1 still serve a purpose with the negative list?

Yes! Even on the negative list, it allows benefiting from a reduced rate (often 10% lower than the common law rate). Without EUR.1, you pay full pot.

Can I pay my Turkish supplier in Euros?

Yes, most Turkish exporters prefer Euro (EUR) or Dollar (USD). The Turkish Lira (TRY) is rarely used for international B2B contracts due to its volatility.

How to verify the reliability of a seller in Laleli?

Visit them. Physical contact is crucial in the Turkish culture. Otherwise, mandate a sourcing agent.

Is groupage (LCL) easy from Turkey?

Very easy. Numerous weekly groupage lines exist from Istanbul to Casablanca.

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